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Distraught Juice WRLD fans can take comfort … plans for a new mural honoring him are already coming together after the original was abruptly removed from its Chicago site. Peter Jideonwo, manager to the late “Lucid Dreams” rapper, tells TMZ Hip Hop that he and the family still have no clue who painted over the

Ed Sheeran (Photo courtesy of CBS). News Watch Ed Sheeran Discuss “Thinking Out Loud” Copyright Trial on CBS Sunday Morning “You can only get caught out if you’ve done something wrong, and I have not done something wrong,” Sheeran said of his recent victory in court By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 7, 2023 Facebook Twitter

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have been in one another’s vicinity a lot this weekend — and now, we’re seeing them in the same whip for the first time amid their rumored romance. In new photos, obtained by the Daily Mail, TS and MH were photographed in the backseat of an SUV that was driving

Matty Healy and Phoebe Bridgers in 2021 (Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images) News Phoebe Bridgers Joined by the 1975’s Matty Healy During Set Opening for Taylor Swift It was a busy weekend of the Eras Tour, when Swift brought out Bridgers and announced Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) By Evan Minsker May 7, 2023 Facebook

Meghan Markle was a no-show at her father-in-law’s Coronation this weekend — but she did attend Mother Nature’s daily offering of sunshine and blue skies … some 5,000+ miles away. The Duchess of Sussex surfaced in public Sunday — the first time we’ve seen her out amid all the chatter about her absence during King

Still from Stranger Things Season 4 (Courtesy of Netflix). News Stranger Things Season 5 Production Delayed Amid Writers’ Strike  “Writing does not stop when filming begins,” the Duffer Brothers tweeted. “While we’re excited to start production with our amazing cast and crew, it is not possible during this strike.” By Madison Bloom May 7, 2023

Play video content TMZ.com Grammy-winner Robert Glasper is thankful for Chris Brown‘s temper tantrum about this year’s Grammy ceremony … mainly because the controversy helped line his pockets!!! We caught up with Rob at LAX, where he told us he’s still raking in the residuals from his “Black Radio III” album. If you remember, the

Photo by Chris Strong News American Football Now Own Their Debut Album Cover House Built in 1893, the iconic Illinois home now belongs to the band, Polyvinyl Records, and others By Matthew Strauss May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter American Football are now the proud co-owners of the house at 704 West High Street

Usher‘s squabble with Chris Brown isn’t going to affect his performance later tonight in Las Vegas — because the guy’s taking the stage regardless … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us Usher — who’s currently scheduled as the headliner for Saturday’s “Lover & Friends” music festival — will take the stage as

Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift, photo by John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images News Watch Taylor Swift Perform “Nothing New” With Phoebe Bridgers They broke out the Red (Taylor’s Version) song for her first Eras Tour stadium show in Nashville By Nina Corcoran May 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last night (May 5) during the first of

Machine Gun Kelly has entered the chat for the “second greatest white rapper” debate after Jack Harlow declared himself heir apparent behind Eminem … and he might have a claim. MGK — who’s been much more about rock and roll lately than he has about rap — just dipped his toe back into the genre

Rob Laakso with Kurt Vile & the Violators in 2018, photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images News Rob Laakso, Kurt Vile & the Violators and Swirlies Guitarist, Dies at 44 The longtime musician was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer By Nina Corcoran May 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Rob Laakso, a longtime

Play video content TMZ.com Tom Sandoval says it’s been a month since he had a sip of booze …  he’s now fully into drinking non-alcoholic beer. The “Vanderpump Rules” star celebrated the sobriety milestone Thursday during his band’s concert at The Space at Westbury on Long Island, NY … telling the crowd he’s taking a

News Major Labels Win $50 Million Judgement Against Mixtape Host Spinrilla A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the site must shut down after infringing on material from Atlantic, Warner, Sony, and more By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter A slate of major labels represented by the Recording Industry Association of

Play video content Instagram / @chinarabutler Hurricane Chris recently claimed the late Pimp C threatened him and his crew with deadly force — but the UGK rapper’s widow is saying the only thing he planned on killing was a track!!! On Friday, Chinara Butler got wind of the Lousiana rapper recalling Pimp C getting the

Taylor Swift, July 2011 (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) News Taylor Swift Announces New Re-Recorded Album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) The news arrived during an Eras Tour stop in her former home city of Nashville By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift has announced the next of her re-recorded early albums. Speak Now

Young Thug‘s brother, Unfoonk, is a return inmate at Fulton County jail — law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop he’s been arrested and booked for firearm possession by a convicted felon. Unfoonk joined Gunna last December in entering a plea in the high-profile YSL RICO trial … but his latest run-in with the law

Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot), Boys Noize (Shane McCauley), Alice Glass (Illumitati) News Pussy Riot, Boys Noize, and Alice Glass Share Video for New Song “Chastity”: Watch “This song will put the patriarchy in a tiny cage and throw the key out”—Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova By Matthew Strauss May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pussy

American singer and songwriter Phillip Phillips was 21 years old when he was crowned the “American Idol” season 11 champ back in 2012. Not only did his winning song “Home” become a top-seller in “American Idol” history, but the track was used to cover the London 2012 Olympic Games. The singer has performed live on

Boldy James, February 2022 (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) News Boldy James Announces First Concerts Since Car Accident James and the Alchemist are heading out on The Six Million Dollar Man Tour in Europe By Evan Minsker May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Boldy James and the Alchemist have announced The Six Million Dollar Man Tour,

Play video content Instagram / @lizzobeeating Lizzo says she’s pulling the plug on a concert in Montreal … telling fans she just can’t muster the strength to perform because of flu-like symptoms. The “Truth Hurts” singer canceled her gig in Canada a few hours before Thursday’s scheduled showtime … saying she’s sick as a dog.

A record store customer in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2023 (Photo by Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg) News Billboard Announces New “Fan Bundle” Rule for Chart Eligibility The institution is reinstating merchandise bundles for album sales, with tight restrictions By Allison Hussey May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Billboard has updated its eligibility rules again, restoring some formats

The Kid LAROI wants to make things right and THEN some after bailing on a recent restaurant tab — not only by paying the bill — but by also including an extremely generous tip. Sources close to LAROI tell us it was actually his security team who was supposed to provide a card for his

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, January 2021 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) News Foo Fighters Were Going to Perform on SNL Before the Writers’ Strike Labrinth had also been scheduled to appear on a now-canceled episode of Saturday Night Live By Madison Bloom May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Foo Fighters and Labrinth were scheduled

Play video content TMZ.com Dr. Dre‘s OG secret rap weapon, The D.O.C., has been trying to get his life story out into the world, and thinks he’s nearing the finish line after a bit of friction. TMZ Hip Hop spoke to the “No One Can Do It Better” rapper in the wake of his outburst

Kate Bush, 1978 (Chris Walter/WireImage) News Kate Bush Reacts to Rock Hall 2023 Induction: “I’m Completely Shocked” The iconic pop musician was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on her fourth nomination By Madison Bloom May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter After four nomination rounds for the Rock & Roll Hall

Play video content Instagram / @darealbbjudy Da Brat‘s wife Jesseca Dupart is attacking the notion they intentionally chose a non-Black sperm donor for their upcoming baby … and her explanation is pretty in-depth. On Wednesday, Jesseca came through with a boatload of receipts and broke the whole thing down. The couple recently conducted an interview

Photo courtesy of Jim O’Rourke News Jim O’Rourke Details Hands That Bind Soundtrack Album, Shares New Song: Watch the Video An edit of “A Man’s Mind Will Play Tricks on Him” is the first taste of the Drag City musician’s new full-length By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Jim O’Rourke

Jamie Foxx is back in the land of social media for the first time following his mysterious hospitalization … breaking his silence with a heartfelt message to those who’ve been wishing him well. The legendary actor took to Instagram Wednesday, writing “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.” Fans flooded the comments with more well-wishes for

Harry Styles (Courtesy of Columbia Records). News Harry Styles Shares New “Satellite” Video: Watch A lovestruck robotic vacuum is the star of Styles’ latest Harry’s House visual By Evan Minsker May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Harry Styles has shared his latest music video for a track from his 2022 album, Harry’s House. This